Kate (Sleeth) Patterson, PhD
Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical research involving humans. Through historical examples and case studies, this session will examine how ethical standards and participant rights have evolved, and what they mean for researchers today.
You’ll learn about:
- Historical cases that shaped ethical standards, including the Tuskegee study
- Participant rights and what they mean for researchers and potential participants
- Scientists’ responsibility to conduct research that serves the public
- The impact of retracted research findings, including a paper linking vaccines to autism
- Practical considerations for conducting human research, explored through three case studies
Responsible Conduct of Research provides Gladstone’s scientific community opportunities to openly discuss ethical issues in scientific research and complete the requirements of the NIH policy. Courses are held approximately every 2 months and cover a variety of topics on scientific ethics.
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About Kate (Sleeth) Patterson
Kate (Sleeth) Patterson has a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Reading, UK. She has performed research at the Medical Research Council, the University of Sheffield, the University of Oxford and City of Hope. She is a previous member of the Board of Directors of the National Postdoctoral Association, having served as Chair of the Board, Oversight Officer and a member of the Executive Committee. Moving away from the bench led to administration, ultimately becoming an Associate Dean of Administration and Student Development. A desire to help more individuals has led to EduKatedSTEM where she provides career and professional development to those pursuing STEM careers.
